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Patient Education Resources

64 Patient Education Resources

Metformin

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0080

Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

My Diabetes Record

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WK85-1037

Record important health information related to your diabetes. Things you can do to best manage your diabetes are listed.

Parenting While Coping with Change

PL-1286: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, caregivers often put their children’s needs first. This pamphlet has tips on how to take care of your child and yourself as you cope with the change that comes with new diabetes diagnosis.

Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis

PL-01345: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is and has tips on how to prevent it. Symptoms of DKA are listed and recommendations on when to go to your nearest Emergency Department are given. How to calculate and give insulin to correct glucose is also included.

Screening for Diabetes After Pregnancy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WK85-2300

This pamphlet explains screening for diabetes after pregnancy including important tests, what to expect if you have diabetes, and what to expect after a normal test result. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.

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